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The Pianist from Syria

A Memoir

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The Pianist from Syria

Written by: Aeham Ahmad, Emanuel Bergmann - translator
Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi
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 This astonishing true story presents an “affecting viewpoint on life in Syria before and in the midst of extreme violence” (Booklist), offering a deeply personal and unique perspective on one of the most devastating refugee crises of this century.

Aeham Ahmad was born a second-generation refugee—the son of a blind violinist and carpenter who recognized Aeham’s talent and taught him how to play piano and love music from an early age. When his grandparents and father were forced to flee Israel and seek refuge from the conflict ravaging their home, Aeham’s family built a life in Yarmouk, an unofficial camp to more than 160,000 Palestinian refugees in Damascus.

As a devoted family, they waited for the conflict to be resolved so they could return to their homeland. Their only haven was in music and in each other, especially when another deadly fight overtook their asylum. Forced to leave his family behind, Aeham sought out a safe place for them to call home and build a better life, taking solace in his indestructible familial bond to keep moving forward.

Heart-wrenching yet ultimately optimistic and told in a raw and poignant voice, The Pianist from Syria is a “deeply moving account of one man’s struggle to survive while bringing hope to thousands through his music” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Activists Entertainment & Celebrities Politics & Activism Celebrity Middle East Piano Memoir Refugee War Middle Ages Musician Crusade
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An easy read but captivating. It helps understand the path and circumstances of a Surian refugee to Germany.

Great book to read

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I have read little about this area of the world so much came as news to me. While I am aware of news broadcasts about the dreadful loss of life as people drowned in poorly equipped I had not heard of any personal accounts. This young man left his family behind to make his way to a better life in Europe . In the process he suffered greatly. Because he was a pianist of some credit he was able to play concerts and become known.He provided a touching tale of learning how to play the piano at his fathers behest. That in itself was an interesting tale. You see his father was blind.

Gripping novel about a brave heart

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written in a beautiful, straightforward, heartfelt way. a must-read for we in the peaceful west.

real and human

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A beautiful but painful reminder that no one wins in war especially the young and old!

Suffering

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A tragic tale of the profound struggles of refugees and the hope that the world will not continue to watch in muted silence or turn its back on them.

Inspiring

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